Meaning & use

aeroplane

noun·Everyday

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings; the standard British English spelling of airplane.

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The children waved as the aeroplane climbed steadily into the clear blue sky.

We booked tickets for an aeroplane that departs early tomorrow morning.

A note on using this word

Aeroplane is standard in British English, while American English almost always uses 'airplane' instead.

Words with a similar meaning

airplaneplane

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